Dell PowerConnect
6000 Series Routing Switches
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Dell PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F Gigabit
Ethernet routing switches are designed to
address LAN routing needs in the enterprise.
These switches provide Layer 3 protocol
support, high-availability features, and flexible
copper and fiber connectivity options with
advanced Quality of Service, security
and management tools.
PowerConnect 6024
PowerConnect 6024F
Rear view of PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F
Rack-Dense, Wire-Speed Layer 3 Performance
The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F are rack-dense, fixed-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 switches delivering wire-speed switching
performance. Offering 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a 1U form factor, the PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F have a total switching
capacity of 48 Gbps and a maximum forwarding rate of 35.6 Mpps. The PowerConnect 6024 has 24 copper Gigabit Ethernet ports
and eight combo fiber SFP slots, while the PowerConnect 6024F has 24 Gigabit fiber SFP slots and eight combo copper ports.
The SFP transceiver slots can be used interchangeably with the copper ports to yield exactly 24 usable ports of Gigabit Ethernet
on either switch. Optional 1000 Base-SX transceiver modules support transmission distances up to 550m, while optional 1000
Base-LX transceiver modules support transmission distances up to 10km. Both distances are based on fiber type.
Advanced Switching and Routing Features
The PowerConnect 6000 Series switches support a variety of advanced standards-based routing and switching features,
allowing an administrator to optimize traffic flow in the network. Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Open Shortest Path First
(OSPF), and Virtual Redundant Routing Protocol (VRRP) are supported, along with IP Multicast (IGMP) and Distance Vector
Multicast Routing Protocol (DVMRP). The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F can support up to 4063 VLANs, the addition of which
enables limitation of broadcast domains in order to increase network security. GVRP (GARP VLAN Registration Protocol)
provides for dynamic port-based VLAN configuration as per IEEE 802.1Q and helps reduce administrative tasks associated with
static VLANs. Other advanced features include port mirroring, and static and dynamic link aggregation (LACP).
Easy, Powerful Management
The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F switches support a number of management interfaces, including an easy-to-use embedded
Web interface as well as an industry-standard Command Line Interface (CLI) which allows network administrators to utilize
existing switch configuration skills. Out-of-Band management access is enabled via a dedicated Fast Ethernet port or a serial
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RS-232 connection. The switches can also be managed via Dell OpenManage IT Assistant and Dell OpenManage Network Manager,
as well as third party SNMP-based management console applications. The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F support a comprehensive
Management Information Base (MIB) and four RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms and events). To assist with centralized
management of the network infrastructure, the switches also support remote logging via syslog.
Multi-Layer Quality of Service
Network traffic prioritization is a key requirement for deploying emerging applications like videoconferencing and voice-over-IP.
The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F provide eight priority queues per port. Packets can be classified based on the Layer 2 IEEE
802.1p standard, the Layer 3 IP Precedence or IP Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) standard, or Layer 4 utilizing TCP/IP
ports. Advanced flow-based policies enable the network administrator to implement rate limiting, metering and bandwidth
guarantees to ports, link aggregation groups and VLANs.
Robust Security
The security features of the PowerConnect 6000 Series help protect the network from accidental or malicious interference.
MAC-based port security is designed to prevent unauthorized MAC addresses from accessing the network. This feature can
send an SNMP trap to alert select administrators whenever an unknown MAC address attempts to access the network, and
can shut down the port if desired. Access Control Lists (ACLs) deliver even tighter control over the network by limiting what
types and volumes of traffic are allowed based upon the flow’s source or destination MAC address, source or destination IP
address, source or destination TCP/UDP port, DSCP value or IP Precedence. SSL and SSH encryption offer the added security
of encrypting switch management traffic. RADIUS support enables centralized, remote authentication of administrative access
to the switch. SNMP access filtering provides a mechanism to limit network hosts that have SNMP access to the switches.
High Availability
The PowerConnect 6000 Series offers several high availability features to meet demanding enterprise networking needs.
Hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans on the switches help minimize network downtime. The PowerConnect 6024
and 6024F support Virtual Redundant Routing Protocol (VRRP) to dynamically replicate routing information across the LAN.
Dual configuration files and firmware images are also available for rollback purposes if the switch setup has a problem for
any reason. In addition, the switches also support an Integrated Cable Tester feature that can identify and locate a
variety of potential cable problems.
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NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Dell OpenManage Network Manager offers
comprehensive, centralized network management
that helps lower total cost of ownership and increase
network security and efficiency. It automates
labor-intensive tasks and routine operations to help
free up your time. The graphical interface, along with
wizard-based tools, can minimize training time further
making the most of your resources. Network Manager
also allows you to easily monitor, maintain and
troubleshoot your network. It provides visibility into
potential network problems, sometimes even before
they occur, so you can keep your network switches
dependably healthy.
OpenManage Network Manager provides the
following advanced capabilities making it ideal
for large, complex networks:
– Equipment Discovery Wizard allows
for the discovery of IP-based network elements
– Equipment Manager delivers a powerful
and easy way to configure PowerConnect switches
– Equipment Group Manager delivers
one-to-many functionality of PowerConnect
switches so that configuration changes and
firmware deployments can be made to many
switches through a single operation
– Inventory Reporting provides inventory
reporting capabilities
– Advanced Scheduling schedules network
management operations, such as backup
and configuration changes, so that activities
can take place according to a managed
and pre-determined schedule
– Event Management offers advanced event
management through the capturing, filtering
and forwarding of events and traps
– Profile Manager affords users the ability
to capture statistics from PowerConnect switches
and graph these statistics for troubleshooting
and network optimization
Additional Information
Dell OpenManage Network Manager is available
for download at no additional charge from
http://support.dell.com or as a Media Kit
(with CD and printed documentation)
for a small fee. For more information,
visit http://www.dell.com/networkmanager.
Key Customer Benefits
Scalability
The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024 F provide a variety of Layer 3 features that allow them to be deployed in applications such as
routing at the network edge, aggregation of network traffic to the backbone, and core routing in small to medium networks or
branch office applications.
Standards-based advanced switching features and remote management
The PowerConnect 6000 Series switches support open standards-based advanced features that help optimize overall network
performance, availability and security. Remote management is supported via a web browser-based interface as well as Telnet
access to the CLI. SNMP-based remote management is accomplished with a broad variety of management tools like the Dell
OpenManage Network Manager.
Advanced security capabilities
With MAC-based port security, multi-layer Access Control Lists (ACL), SSL/SSH management traffic encryption, management
authentication (including RADIUS) and SNMP access filtering, the PowerConnect 6024/6024F switches deliver advanced
user-customizable network security capabilities.
Enhanced availability
Integrated dual hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans improve system uptime and minimize the potential for an
inoperable switch. The dual hot-swappable power supplies can also help save on infrastructure costs during deployment by
providing the integrated function of an external redundant power supply. Additionally, the PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F switches
support Virtual Redundant Routing Protocol (VRRP) to enhance availability at the router level.
Typical Implementations
Diagram 1. Cost-Effective Gigabit Datacenter Solution
Redundant Redundant
Core Core
Dual homed
connections
Aggregation Switch Aggregation Switch
PowerConnect 6024 PowerConnect 6024
Dual homed
connections
PowerEdge PowerEdge
Server Server
Diagram 1 is an example of a resilient datacenter center designed using PowerConnect 6024 switches. This solution
provides high availability wire-speed Gigabit routing capabilities to access a large number of servers. Servers can be
connected to the switches using either copper or fiber cabling. Each switch is capable of supporting up to 21 servers while
providing resilient Gigabit Ethernet uplinks to the network core. Additionally, the two PowerConnect 6024 switches can be
connected to each other to provide higher availability. In the event of an uplink from either switch losing communication
with the core, traffic can still be routed via the failover links. With the Virtual Redundant Routing Protocol (VRRP), the routing
tables are replicated between the two switches. To ensure high availability, the PowerConnect 6024’s integrated redundant
hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans maximize the uptime of the network.
 Diagram 2. Aggregation Solution

Network Core
DELL TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
The new Dell Certification Program includes three
Aggregation Switch Aggregation Switch
PowerConnect 6024 F PowerConnect 6024 F focus areas: servers, storage, and networking.
2 GBPS LAG Trunks
As part of the Dell Certified Networking Professional
(DCNP) track, the course Building Dell Multilayer
Networks provides you the skills necessary
to configure and manage PowerConnect switches
Subnet A Subnet B in various network environments. But it is more than
just a switch course. Hands-on labs prepare you
for the management and planning of your growing
network infrastructure. You will perform various
switch configurations, analyze network traffic,
Edge Switch 2
PowerConnect 5224s and build high-performance and resilient data
Edge Switch 1 cascaded networks with Dell’s latest networking products.
PowerConnect 3348
stacked

You will learn to:

Diagram 2 is an example of a traffic aggregation solution designed using PowerConnect 3348, 5224 and 6024F switches.
– Manage PowerConnect switches using both
This solution can provide high availability and fail-over protection for a large number of desktop clients. the Web interface and the CLI
– Extend a data network by implementing VLANs
In this example, the PowerConnect 6024F switches connect different subnets or VLANs to the network core using multiple
– Implement Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning
fiber SFP ports as a single IEEE 802.3ad aggregated link. The aggregation switch provides Layer 3 capabilities which enable Tree to eliminate loops and provide resiliency
it to route traffic without having to switch all packets to the core. Data leaving the stack of Edge Switch 1 with a destination – Deploy Quality of Service for optimum performance
address at Edge Switch 2 would not have to take the additional hops of going to the core of the network and then back out of delay-sensitive applications
to Edge Switch 2. – Enhance network security using Access Control Lists
– Implement Layer 3 functionality using the RIP
In this scenario, the aggregation switch can actually run multiple links to the network core and to the edge switches to and OSPF routing protocols
provide faster connectivity. Edge Switch 1 consists of three stacked PowerConnect 3348s that are linked together via their – Locate and correct various network problems
stacking modules. One uplink is connected to the first PowerConnect 6024F at the top of the stack, while a second uplink – Use OpenManage Network Manager to monitor
is connected to the redundant PowerConnect 6024 F. This creates multiple data paths to the core, providing high availability and optimize network performance
of the network data. Edge Switch 2 is similar except the switches are cascaded to each other via their Gigabit ports.
Multiple Spanning Tree protocol on the PowerConnect 6024 switches is enabled to help prevent a broadcast storm. RIP
To learn about Dell Training & Certification or to register
or OSPF routing can be enabled to route data between these subnets. for the Building Dell Multilayer Networks course,
go to any of the following:
Diagram 3. Mini-Core or Remote Office Solution
Register: www.dell.com/register4training
Info: www.dell.com/training/lookingtoyou
Email: US_Training@Dell.com

WAN Router Phone: 1.866.360.3506 (US & Canada only)

Firewall

Mini-Core / Remote
PowerConnect 6024

2Gbps LAG 2Gbps LAG

(Trunk B) (Trunk B)

Servers

Switch 1
PowerConnect 5224
Switch 2 & 3
PowerConnect 3348

Diagram 3 is an example of a Gigabit Ethernet mini-core or remote office solution designed using the PowerConnect 6024.
This solution provides Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to the local servers and WAN/firewall devices. Uplink trunks from
switches 1, 2 and 3 are aggregated to the PowerConnect 6024, thus providing a high speed connection from the edge
switches. This solution provides both high-performance and high reliability while offering Layer 3 routing functionality in a
mini-core application. The solution can easily scale by adding additional PowerConnect 6024 switches to create a redundant
mini-core network. With the Virtual Redundant Routing Protocol (VRRP), the PowerConnect 6024 switches will synchronize
their routing tables with one another to ensure fail-over support in the event of a switch or link failure. Additionally,
the PowerConnect 6024 can be configured with up to seven trunk groups (with a maximum) of seven ports in a trunk group
to provide high performance link aggregation.

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model, including tailored service and support, low cost
and a single point of accountability, Dell Services can
provide you with fast, effective, affordable service
offerings at any point in your IT process. Whether you
need support, installation, deployment, training and
certification programs, or professional consulting
services, individually or bundled as a total package,
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at all times.
Standard Warranty and Service Plan
– Three-year limited warranty supplemented with
1 – Industry-standard command line interface
three years of Next Business Day Advanced
Exchange Service2
– 7-day/24-hour Telephone Technical Support for
troubleshooting and diagnosis of Dell hardware
– 7-day/24-hour Online Support Services
– Lifetime firmware upgrades (available for download
via support.dell.com)
Warranty and Service Upgrades
You can upgrade to three years of Advanced Exchange
Service with Same Day response, or five years of
Advanced Exchange Service, with either Same Day
or Next Business Day response. You may also choose
three or five years of On-Site Hardware Support
Service2, with either Same Day or Next Business
Day response.
ENTERPRISE SUPPORT SERVICES
Technology is a significant investment, and it pays
to have a partner who can help you minimize costly
downtime. Through our Enterprise Support Services
offerings, Dell provides tiered support service packages
with the flexibility to customize the offering to meet
your specific needs across a wide range of computing
environments. With proactive and reactive support
options which include hardware and software support
with varied response levels, account management,
and remote resolution, Dell provides support solutions
that meet your needs cost effectively.
Silver Enterprise Services
Enhanced, prompt hardware and software support
services. Includes:
– 4-Hour Same Day On-Site2 response service
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– 7x24 Remote Hardware Support by the Silver Queue
– Remote Software and Storage Support
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Rapid, expert support services for critical systems.
Includes:
– 4-Hour Same Day On-Site2 response service
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– Engineer-to-Engineer Telephone Support with direct
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– Technical Account Management Team for attentive
support and escalation management
– Customer-Defined Call Priority so that you maintain
control of your case
– On-Demand Engineer Dispatch for select Severity 1
incidents to quickly receive on-site service
– Software Support Resolution Pack
– Web-Based Remote Troubleshooting to quickly
mobilize experts
Dell PowerConnect 6000 Series
FEATURES PowerConnect 6024 PowerConnect 6024F
Port Configuration – 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports – 24 Gigabit Ethernet SFP slots for
– 8 Gigabit Ethernet SFP slots – fiber support
– (combo) for fiber support – 8 10/100/1000BASE-T ports (combo)
– Out-of-band RS-232 and 10/100BASE-T – Out-of-band RS-232 and 10/100BASE-T
– management console ports – management console ports
Performance – Switching Capacity 48.0 Gbps
– Forwarding Rate 35.6 Mpps
– Up to 14,000 MAC Addresses
– 256 MB of CPU SDRAM
– 64 MB of packet buffer memory, 32 MB of flash memory
Management – Web-based management interface
– SNMPv1 and SNMP v2c supported
– 4 RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms and events)
– BootP/DHCP IP address management; DHCP Helper/Relay
– Syslog remote logging
Quality of Service – 8 priority queues per port, adjustable WRR and Strict Priority scheduling
– Layer 2/3/4 Trusted Mode (IEEE 802.1p tagging, DSCP, TCP/UDP)
– Advanced Mode using Layer 2/3/4 flow-based policies, including metering/rate
– limiting, marking and bandwidth guarantees
Security – Port-based MAC Address alert and lock-down
– Layer 2/3/4-based Access Control Lists (ACLs); ACLs can be bound to ports,
– VLANs or link aggregation groups;up to 1024 ACLs supported, up to 1024 Access
– Control Entries (ACEs) per ACL, up to 1024 ACEs per switch
– RADIUS support for switch management access
– SSL/SSH encryption for switch management traffic
– SNMP access filtering
VLAN – IEEE 802.1Q tagging, port-based and protocol-based, up to 4063 VLANs
– Dynamic VLANs with GVRP support
Multicast – Static IP Multicast
– Dynamic Multicast – IGMP, IGMP snooping
Switching Features – Link Aggregation, up to 7 ports per aggregated link (IEEE 802.3ad)
– and up to 7 aggregated links, LACP support
– Broadcast storm control
– Port mirroring with one-to-many support
– Jumbo frame support up to 9018 bytes
Routing Features – Static routes
– RIP v1/v2, up to 128 routing interfaces
– OSPF v1/v2, up to 128 routing interfaces
– VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol)
– DVMRP (Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol)
– Up to 24,000 unicast routes
– Up to 8,000 multicast routes
– Up to 128 routing interfaces per VLAN
– Up to 256 multicast routing groups
Availability – Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree with Fast Link support
– Dual firmware images
– Configuration file upload and download via TFTP
– Dual internal redundant hot-pluggable power supplies
– Dual internal redundant hot-pluggable cooling fans
– Integrated CableTester
Chasis – 440 x 460 x 44mm (17.5 x 18.1 x 1.7 inches)
– 1U, rack-mounting kit included
– Approximate weight: 23.3 lbs.
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